Myenteric ganglionitis and intestinal leiomyositis in a Jack Russell terrier |
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Authors: | M. A. Kopke C. G. Ruaux A. Gal |
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Affiliation: | School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | A 9-year, 6-month old spayed female Jack Russell terrier presented with a 3-week history of intermittent vomiting, diarrhoea and weight loss. Serum biochemistry demonstrated severe panhypoproteinaemia, mild hypocalcaemia and mild hypocholesterolaemia, consistent with protein-losing enteropathy. Full-thickness biopsies obtained from the stomach and different sections of small intestine demonstrated histological features of both myenteric ganglionitis and early intestinal leiomyositis. Complete resolution of clinical signs occurred within 1 week of implementing immunosuppressive therapy. At the time of writing, 9 months following diagnosis, the dog remains in remission. |
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